Dr. Mark Eberbach and Eberbach Plastic Surgery
are proud to work with Chrysalis to ensure you have the most optimal post-op experience. Together, we are 100% committed to your overall well-being!
Dr. Eberbach and his team with Eberbach Plastic Surgery want you to have the best overall plastic surgery experience possible. Our collaboration with Chrysalis with help ensure that. Please keep in mind that we do not know how you’re feeling unless you tell us. Take full advantage of the private online forum to get your common questions answered and as always, our office is just a phone call away. Our staff is always here to answer your questions.
To contact our office call 727-868-4490
Safe movement after a breast surgery is an essential element to a speedy and successful recovery.
This program is a guideline to follow for lower body exercises to keep you active during your recovery. Once Dr. Eberbach gives you permission to begin using your upper body, you will have access to unlock upper body exercises that will gradually increase your range of motion back to normal as well as help you regain your strength.
Each week during the Chrysalis program, new movements and ultimately exercises will be released to you. We work with your surgeon, Dr. Eberbach, to be sure that your recovery is on track to safely execute each week’s movements. Members will have access to our online forum to ask non-medical related questions as well as poll other Chrysalis members about their experiences at certain points throughout the post-operative journey.
Here you will find your Pre-Operative Checklist. These items should be purchased prior to surgery to help you more easily recover from your surgery.
Prescriptions-Have them filled out PRIOR to surgery and bring with you on your surgery day.
Tylenol-Regular Strength 325mg (or acetaminophen). This will be the drug of choice once you no longer need the prescription strength pain medications. DO NOT combine this with the pain medication prescribed to you.
Compression Stockings, knee high (Available for purchase at Dr. Eberbach’s office)
Multivitamin- Take prior to surgery and during your recovery for maximum health.
2 Quarts of Water. Drink the day before surgery. (One quart is approximately one liter if you purchase the liter sized bottles of Smart Water.)
Stool Softener (ex. Colace)
Laxative (ex. Miralax)
Chlorhexidine Soap– Shower with the day before and morning of surgery. Available for purchase with Dr. Eberbach @ $5.99
Chlorhexidine Wipes-Use one wipe on chest and abdomen, use second wipe on armpits. Available for purchase with Dr. Eberbach @ $5.99
Sports Bra- 2 sizes larger than you wear now. Try and get one with front closure. Example here.
Playtex Bra Style #4049 for Capsulorrhaphy-Approximately $20 available online or Walmart.
Below is a list of restrictions Dr. Eberbach would like you to follow for the first 4 weeks post-op as well as the Upper Body Movement Videos to begin at week 6 unless otherwise told by Dr. Eberbach.
Please follow these guidelines/restrictions per Dr. Eberbach:
- First 24 hours, do NOT operate heavy equipment, drink alcohol, or make legal for important decisions.
- On your DAY OF DISCHARGE: Light activity only (walking to/from bathroom, small walks around your home, etc)
- Rest and/or Sleep in a recliner or use 2-3 pillows in bed to reduce swelling for 1 WEEK.
- No driving until cleared by Dr. Eberbach
- No lifting over 8 pounds
- No bending for 7-10 days
- No Stretching for 7-10 days
- No Straining for 7-10 days
- Light activity only until cleared by Dr. Eberbach (the movements in The Chrysalis Method for the first 4 weeks should be done with caution and you should not feel like you are straining or working hard during these first 4 weeks)
- Avoid sun exposure for 7 days
- Shower the day after sugary with regular soap
- Use incentive spirometer 10-12 times per hour while awake if given one.
- Begin with clear liquids and avoid milk products the first day.
- If you are able to tolerate liquids, begin with light foods and then resume your usual diet.
- The high protein, low sodium foods offered in The Chrysalis Method are ideal types of foods to promote healing. Dr. Eberbach suggests 1800-2000 calories, 100 grams of protein, and less than 2000mg of sodium per day for his patients as a guideline.
Call the office if you have any of these symptoms or any other unusual symptoms:
- Bleeding
- Excessive Swelling
- Burning
- Abnormal discharge
- Bladder or Bowel Problems
- Extreme Pain
- Prolonged nausea
- Fever over 101 degrees
If you are unable to reach Dr. Eberbach and feel your symptoms warrant immediate attention, go to the nearest Emergency Room.
Below is a list of the Upper Body Movement Videos to begin at week 6 unless otherwise told by Dr. Eberbach.
The Chrysalis Method
Surgery is hard enough as it is. Why not make it easier? We strive to help you do that with a little preparation, focus and planning. Ask your surgeon about The Chrysalis Method.
Contact Us:
The Chrysalis Method
P.O. Box 74
Arrington, TN 37014